Genomic Medicine and Research: A Community Approach

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Brief Introduction

Learn how translational research in genomics can deliver health, social, and scientific benefits to communities.

Course Summary

Explore the role of genetics in the community and learn how to incorporate it into healthcare, public health or research in this Community Genetics course.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the role of genetics in the community
  • Learn how to incorporate genetics into healthcare, public health, or research
  • Explore ethical, legal, and social implications of genetics

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the basic concepts and principles of community genetics
  • Analyze the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetics
  • Learn how to incorporate genetics into healthcare, public health, or research

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • None - this is an introductory course
  • Interest in genetics and its impact on the community

Course Difficulty Level

Introductory

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Instructor-led

Similar Courses

  • Genomics in Healthcare
  • Introduction to Personalized Medicine and Pharmacogenetics

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Notable People in This Field

  • Director of the National Institutes of Health
  • Executive Vice President and Professor of Molecular Medicine

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Requirements

  • This course is for research teams, clinicians and allied health and special educational needs workers and diagnostic facilities that work with families affected by inherited diseases.

Knowledge

  • A range of rare inherited diseases, and their genetic basisWhat we mean by the term ‘Community Genetics’Mechanisms and methodology for investigating the genetic basis of rare diseases in a community settingThe use of whole genome analysis in the clinical management of patients within a community settingThe importance of understanding a patient’s ethnicity, family history and cultural beliefs and practices, in formulating a differential diagnosis and for ensuring equality of health care and special educational needs provisionMechanisms for dissemination of research findings to ensure maximum community, and international, impact and benefits

Summary of User Reviews

The Community Genetics course received positive reviews from learners due to its engaging content and expert instructors. Many users appreciated the course's emphasis on practical applications of community genetics.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course's emphasis on practical applications of community genetics

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging and informative content
  • Expert instructors
  • User-friendly platform
  • Interactive and collaborative learning experience
  • Opportunities for further exploration and discussion

Cons from User Reviews

  • Limited depth in some topics
  • Lack of flexibility in course structure
  • Some technical difficulties with the platform
  • Not suitable for advanced learners
  • Some learners found the assessments too challenging
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Emma Baple, Andrew Crosby, Harriet Copeland
University of Exeter
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